Regional Events 

We invite applications for hosting a collaborative gathering in a U.S. city or town with a significant Indian American population, aimed at mobilizing diaspora and donor support for IGD 2025 and for the nonprofits collaborating to host the event. For eligibility, please review the criteria below. Eligible applicants can receive grants of up to $2,000.

1. These events must be organized by at least two collaborators who might be individuals, associations, or organizations and should be open to the public.
2. Event must have an attendance of at least 50 people.
3. Events can be scheduled anytime in February or March 2025, with a preference for the first two weeks of March. India Giving Day is officially on March 14, but early giving begins on March 1. We will consider events that take place leading up to or shortly after this timeframe.
4. If you would like to join other organizations to hold a regional event in your city, see here to sign up. You will need to coordinate with the others to apply for the grant.
5. For more information, contact meenakshi@indiaphilanthropyalliance.org

1. Individuals, organizations or local groups (formal or informal, whether affiliated with a specific Indian charity) are eligible to apply.
2. Please list all organizers and the lead contact in the application.
3. Organizers of events from previous years are encouraged to apply.
4. Applications are open till February 20, and evaluations are being made on an ongoing basis.
5. If your event aligns with the listed criteria, we encourage you to submit your proposal here.

Community Events

We invite applications for in-person community events held in cities or towns across the U.S. to mobilize diaspora and donor support for a nonprofit of your choice on IGD 2025. Each in-person event is eligible for a grant of up to $500.

Applications are also invited for online community events and each online event is eligible for a grant of up to $250.

You can apply for grants for multiple events in your application.

1. Events can be private, invitation-only gatherings or open to the public.
2. Event must have an attendance of at least 10 people.
3. Events can be scheduled anytime in February or March 2025, with a preference for the first two weeks of March. India Giving Day is officially on March 14, but early giving begins on March 1. We will consider events that take place leading up to or shortly after this timeframe.
4. Event should be hosted by an individual or group supporting one or more organizations participating in India Giving Day or an alternate charity focused on India. Organizers should hold the event with the knowledge of the selected nonprofit(s).
5. The person/organization that submits the idea must be one of the driving forces responsible for implementing the event.
6. Ideas proposed by individuals/community associations/youth will receive greater consideration. 
7. Resource Guide and Toolkit for organizing India Giving Day events in your community can be found here.
8. For more information, contact dana@indiaphilanthropyalliance.org

1. Individuals, organizations or local groups (formal or informal, whether affiliated with a specific Indian charity) are eligible to apply.
2. Organizers of events from previous years are encouraged to apply. 
3. Applications are open till February 20, and evaluations are being made on an ongoing basis.
4. If your event aligns with the listed criteria, we encourage you to submit your proposal here.